Doug Ulmer, 84 of Machesney Park passed away to the Lord July 17, 2021. He was born July 11, 1937 in Jonestown Miss. Grew up in Biggers Ark. Where he graduated Biggers-Reno High School 1st in his class in 1956. Received full scholarship to Air Force Academy for basketball. To which he declined to marry Ava (Lynch) his child hood sweetheart. Doug worked as foreman for Roger’s Drywall for many years where he retired. He loved sports, camping, and gardening. He pitched fast-pitch softball and coached many softball and basketball teams for boys and men. He is survived by his wife of 65 years, 3 children, Terry, Bruce, and Jill, 5 grandchildren, Blake, Breanne, Rachel, Amy, and Chad, 3 great grandchildren, Landon, Nora, and Brook.
A visitation for Doug will be Thursday 7/22 at Sunset Funeral Home between the hours of 5-7pm. Located at 8800 N. Alpine Rd. Machesney Park IL 61115. A funeral service is scheduled for 10am Friday 7/23 at First Baptist Church of Machesney Park. Located at 718 Harlem Rd. Machesney Park 61115. Interment to follow at Sunset Memorial Gardens.